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Print, Certificate in Mathematics, Cooper Union

This is a Print. It was with contribution from Peter Cooper and subject: William McFaul. It is dated May 22, 1861 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is engraving in black ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. A. W. Erickson.

Its dimensions are

35.7 × 42.8 cm (14 1/16 × 16 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Embossed seal, lower right

It is signed

Signed in pen and black ink, lower right: Peter Cooper

Cite this object as

Print, Certificate in Mathematics, Cooper Union; With contribution from Peter Cooper (1883); Subject: William McFaul; FRANCE & U.S.A.; engraving in black ink on paper; 35.7 × 42.8 cm (14 1/16 × 16 7/8 in.); 1952-35-1

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